Religious Education

Advent

The season of Advent begins on Sunday 1 December.    

Advent is a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of Jesus at Christmas.

Below is a link for a family prayer for the First Week of Advent.  

St Michael's Giving Tree 

As we approach the season of Advent we will prepare for Christmas by continuing with our tradition of the St Michael's Giving Tree. 

The presents that are purchased by our school community are presented to a representative from St Vincent de Paul's on the evening of our school carols. They are then distributed to the families in need within our wider parish community. This is an act of kindness and reflects the true meaning of giving at Christmas.

You are able to donate: 

• unwrapped toys for children aged 0-5 years
• unwrapped toys for children aged 5-12 years
• chocolates 
• wrapping paper
• empty stockings. 

There will be boxes/tubs outside the staffroom door for collection until the afternoon of Thursday 12 December 2024, the date of the Christmas Carols.

Thank you.  

Term 4 Class Masses

Every Wednesday, a class is rostered to participate in the 10.00 am parish Mass.

Parents and family members are most welcome to join the students in the celebration of  the Mass. 

Fr Darien explains each part of the Mass and unpacks the message of the Gospel in a meaningful manner for the students. If there is no special feast day, Fr Darien allows the class to choose readings related to their current learning.

The class/school roster for the remainder of Term Four is as follows: 

Week 9      Wed  4  December    Year 1/2 G 

Week 10    Fri   13  December    WHOLE SCHOOL END OF YEAR MASS

Any changes to the rostered class Masses will be announced in the school newsletter.

Pope Francis' Prayer Intentions for November 

For anyone who has lost a child

We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.

Amen